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Land Observations Networks Modems and Sims - Re-tender

Met Office

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08 Sep 2026 at 12:14

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08 Sep 2026 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is procuring a managed communications solution for its land observation network of around 300 automatic weather stations, mostly across the UK with a small number overseas. Each station collects weather data on a site logger and must transfer it every minute, in real time, to the Met Office’s central cloud-based collection system. The requirement covers communications equipment and data services, including connectivity for sites with mains electricity and sites powered by 50W solar panels. Most stations currently use 4G, while some still rely on 2G, so the solution must support the network’s differing connectivity conditions. The work is a service-led requirement with associated goods, delivered across the United Kingdom and at the network’s overseas sites.

The procurement has reached tender: the Met Office invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot requirement because the buyer wants one supplier to provide and manage the total solution. Bidders could submit offers electronically in English. Enquiries were due by 28 September 2026 at 12:00, and offers were due by 5 October 2026 at 12:00. The estimated value is £208,333.33 excluding VAT, or £250,000 including VAT. The initial contract period runs from 18 January 2027 to 17 January 2032, with an option for one 24-month extension to 17 January 2034. Evaluation is weighted 70% technical quality and 30% price, with award decisions due by 11 December 2026.

This opportunity suits telecommunications, data-connectivity and managed network providers able to deliver reliable machine-to-cloud communications across a distributed weather-monitoring estate. Strong candidates will need to support near-continuous, real-time transmission at one-minute intervals, manage connectivity across around 300 remote stations and accommodate both 4G and legacy 2G locations. Experience of operating services across the United Kingdom, with some overseas sites, will be relevant, as will the ability to work with installations using mains power or 50W solar generation. The requirement is designed for a single supplier, so businesses should be able to provide an integrated communications service rather than an isolated product. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Land Observations Networks Modems and Sims - Re-tender

Notice Description

We operate a network of around 300 automatic weather stations (AWS), mostly in the UK, but also a small number overseas. The weather observation data collected at these sites is collated on a logger at site and then communicated every minute to our central cloud based system in real time. Some sites have mains power, some operate on a 50W solar panel. The majority of sites have 4G connectivity, but there are a subset that only have 2G connectivity at present. We are looking for a supplier to provide a communications solution to allow for the real time transfer of our land surface observation data to our central cloud based collection system every minute in real time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f468
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084838-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-01-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Met Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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